Wine detail

BOND

Matriarch

Napa Valley

2002

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2008-2024

Where it is, October 2026

Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2031.

This bottle is beyond its peak but remains within its drinking window through 2031.

The ‘02 Matriarch.

BOND Matriarch 2002 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · mature, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2006-2031Peak window 2008-2024

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon should present blackcurrant, plum and cedar, with dried herbs lending mature aromatic detail. The 2002 Matriarch is expected to feel rounded and settled, softened tannins surrounding the dark fruit while acidity gives the palate a little lift. Beyond its peak yet within the listed horizon through 2031, it should finish with mellow berry, spice and a gentle earthy note.

The 2002 vintage

BOND's 2002 Matriarch is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.

About BOND

BOND's Matriarch is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.

Pairing suggestions

Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.

Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Braised short ribs with truffle polenta

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Aged Comté with quince paste

The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is BOND Matriarch 2002?

BOND Matriarch 2002 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.

When should BOND Matriarch 2002 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2006-2031. Within that arc, the peak window is 2008-2024. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with BOND Matriarch 2002?

Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.